Pancake di Ricotta

Pancake di Ricotta are light and fluffy Italian pancakes made with fresh ricotta cheese, perfect for a healthy breakfast. These pancakes are naturally sweetened and offer a delightful twist to your morning routine.

Ingredients

• Ricotta cheese - 250 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Olive oil - for cooking
• Fresh fruit - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
5. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
6. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve warm with fresh fruit on top, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from ricotta, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which support heart health.

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